This leadership role provides sector guidance for KINETIK's waste management and circular economy portfolio, translating Government of Indonesia priorities into a pipeline of policy-supported, technically sound, investment-ready interventions. The Waste Management Lead will develop and deliver KINETIK's strategy and activity pipeline, working across policy, climate-resilient development, and financing functions. The role involves close collaboration with other sectoral leads and units to ensure alignment and integration across various priorities.
Responsibilities
Provide sector leadership for KINETIK
Translate Government of Indonesia priorities into a coherent pipeline of interventions
Lead the development and delivery of KINETIK
Work across policy, climate-resilient development, and financing functions to progress priority opportunities
Work under the direction of the Head of Climate Resilient Development
Work closely with other sectoral Leads to ensure alignment with the broader portfolio and effective integration
Work closely with the Policy Unit and the Financing and Transactions function to support end-to-end sector engagement
Provide waste management sector expertise to policy and government engagement at national and sub-national levels
Engage with multilateral development banks (MDBs), development finance institutions (DFIs), development partners, state-owned and regionally-owned enterprises, private sector, industry associations, academic institutions, civil society and community organisations, and other strategic stakeholders
Requirements
Degree in environmental engineering, environmental management, urban infrastructure, public policy, economics, finance, or a related field; postgraduate qualification preferred
Minimum 10 years of experience in waste management, circular economy, environmental infrastructure, urban services, or a related field, including in senior advisory, project development or leadership roles
Demonstrated experience in activity development, sector reform, or implementation of waste or related infrastructure investments, including progressing concepts toward delivery and/or financing
Demonstrated strong knowledge and experience of working on Indonesia
Demonstrated understanding of waste systems across the value chain, including collection, transport, recycling and resource recovery, treatment, disposal and landfill management
Excellent English speaking and writing skills
Nice to have:
Experience with DFAT-funded programs or similar donor-funded initiatives
Understanding of and experience with circular economy
Understanding of project financing, including project bankability, investment readiness, and pathways for public and private financing
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Understanding of innovative finance, blended finance, climate finance, carbon finance, public-private partnerships or other investment mobilisation approaches
Experience with local government reform, including in relations with municipal finance, public financial management or performance-based service delivery
Experience developing or implementing demonstration initiatives that generate evidence for policy reform, replication or scaling
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, demonstrated in engagement and established networks with relevant Government of Indonesia agencies, sub-national governments, development partners, MDBs and DFIs, private sector, and other solid waste sector stakeholders
Experience integrating GEDSI, safeguarding, or locally led development approaches into sector initiatives, particularly in waste sector
Bahasa Indonesia comprehension is highly desirable for international applicants
Important Details
Application deadline: 28 October 2026, 23:59 WIB (UTC+7) (Indonesia Western Time)
Application Process
Submit your CV
Submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria
Submit your response to each of the Selection Criterion (required to be considered for shortlisting)
Provide relevant examples of how your qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience meet the requirements of the role
About the Company
KINETIK, the Australia-Indonesia Climate and Sustainable Infrastructure Partnership, supports Indonesia to deliver and strengthen sustainable infrastructure, drive green economic growth, mobilise climate-aligned investment, and advance low-emissions and climate-resilient development. Working with the Government of Indonesia (GOI) and a broad network of public and private partners, the program seeks to expand investment in sustainable infrastructure while ensuring the inclusion of local communities. KINETIK contributes to climate resilience, innovative financing, and sustainable infrastructure. The program is supported by the Australian Government
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